While John 3:16 might be the best known verse of the Holy Bible, Matthew 7:1, which is “Judge not, that ye be not judged,” is probably next to it. After being a Christian for over 39 years, I have come to the conclusion it is the most used and most abused verse in the Holy Bible for a number of reasons.

Many denominations and Christians look down upon those they feel aren’t Christian by the clothes they wear, the habits they have, etc. This article describes why these feelings and beliefs are against God.

Which is the good ones and which are the bad. A better understanding of why each is the way they are might allow us to be kinder and more tolerant to the other. All men are inherently bad, it is our nature but there is someone who can change that nature. It takes faith to believe that God is, some have it and others for various reasons do not. Maybe this article can help both sides find a neutral ground with peace as one result.

To Judge or not to judge, that is the question. You might be surprised at the answer, but God has made it clear through the bible how Christians should handle this sensitive subject.

Many Christians are afraid to judge based on Matthew 7:1, but that’s an incorrect interpretation. We are to judge our brother’s sin (Matt 17) and are responsible to recognize false Christians (Matt 7). We are told we will judge (1 Cor 6), and are charged with the stewardship to keep the bride of Christ pure (Eph 5). Learn how to scripturally discern the truth about this sensitive subject many Christians fearfully view as taboo.